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Stophens Family History

Stophens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stephens, Stephans, Stephen, Stopher, Stophel, Stopper, Torrens

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Where is the Stophens family from?

You can see how Stophens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stophens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stophens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Stophens families living in Breconshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Stophens's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Stophens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stophens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stophens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stophens. 100% of Stophens men worked as a Farming.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Stophens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stophens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Stophens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Stophens. For the veterans among your Stophens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stophens lifespan?

Average Stophens life expectancy in 1993 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stophens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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